About Charlotte Marn
School of Dance
Our Story
Charlotte Marn School of Dance was founded in 2016. For us, dance is a way for us to express ourselves freely with movement and music. At our school, we hope to impart the joy of dance and movement to all of our students!
The school’s unique learning philosophy and approach has come from years of professional dancing, as well as a background in Early Education and Pilates. This has led us to concentrate on mindful training, fusing dance science with knowledge of anatomy, in a positive and nurturing environment.
We hope to create a safe, inclusive space for exploring the joy of dance for children of all ages, genders, races, shapes and sizes. As a great believer in the benefits of exposing students to all genres of dance, the School now holds lessons in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Acro Dance.
Our Faculty
Charlotte Marn, Founder
Charlotte Marn is a dance instructor, choreographer, and performer with a deep passion for the art of dance. She began her formal dance training at St. Margaret’s Secondary School’s (SMSS) Modern Dance Club under the guidance of Jeanette Baldono, where she became the first recipient of the Caroline Lee Most Outstanding Student in the Performing Arts award.
A graduate of NAFA’s Diploma in Dance, Charlotte has devoted the past 15 years to teaching dance, sharing her expertise with students of all ages. She holds certifications in RAD Ballet, CSTD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Acrobatic Arts, and the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum.
After overcoming significant dance injuries with the help of Pilates and GYROTONIC®, Charlotte discovered its transformative power. She has been practicing and teaching Pilates and GYROTONIC® for 8 years. She is a certified Pilates instructor under Polestar Pilates and the Pilates Method Alliance and a GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® trainer. She also holds certifications in 4Pointe L1 teacher training, Barefoot Training, Progressive Ballet Technique, Lisa Howell Dance Training, and Madeline Black Immersive Body Training.
Charlotte’s approach to dance education goes beyond teaching technique. She integrates Pilates and other movement modalities to help her students improve posture, alignment, balance, strength, and flexibility. She believes in empowering her students, helping them find joy and confidence in dance and in life.
Under her guidance, the Charlotte Marn School of Dance offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Her holistic approach ensures that students not only excel in dance but also develop valuable life skills. Charlotte’s mission is to share the joy of dance, inspiring her students to dance with their hearts and embrace the happiness it brings.
Charlotte's CV
DANCE
- Diploma in Dance, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (2010)
- Ballet: American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (ABT NTC Pre-Primary- L5 Certified Teacher) (2020)
- CSTD, RAD, ABT Syllabus Trained
- Jazz: The Commonwealth Teachers Society of Dancing (CSTD Modern Jazz Teaching Certificate (2015)
- CSTD: The Commonwealth Teachers Society of Dancing (CSTD Ballet Teaching Certificate (2020)
- Tap (CSTD Syllabus)
- Contemporary (CSTD Syllabus)
- Acrobatic Arts Module 1 Certified Teacher & AcroDance Preschool Certification (2020)
- Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching -Teacher Training Programme Certificate, 2023
- 4Pointe Level 1 Certified Teacher (2024)
PILATES & GYROTONIC®
- Polestar Pilates® Comprehensive Studio Certified Instructor (2016) Certified in Studio Pilates by Polestar Pilates, USA
- Certified in GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® Level 1 (2019)
- Certified in GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® Level 2 Program 1 (2023)
MOVEMENT MODALITIES
Progressive Ballet Technique, PBT Certified (2017)
Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification by Evidence Based Fitness Academy L1& L2, BARE Workout (2019)
Pilates Method Alliance, PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher (2018)
Slings Essentials, Art of Motion Academy (2024)
Lisa Howell L1 Dance Teaching Training Certification (2015)
Lisa Howell L2 Flexibility & Pointe Intensive & L3 Extreme Mobility Safety (2020)
BrainGym® BG 101 & BG104: BRAIN GYM 26 MOVEMENTS Certificate (2018)
Madeline Black Immersive Body Training – Encompass Certificate (2019)
Ms Ng Yun Jie
Ballet, Jazz, Tap
Ms Yun is a highly experienced dance instructor with over a decade of teaching experience across diverse platforms. She holds teaching certifications from prestigious institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) in Classical Ballet and Tap Dance, American Ballet Theatre (ABT), and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) programme. She has also completed the Al Gilbert syllabi to the highest grade (Tap 9).
Ms Yun's performance background includes ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and Broadway genres, showcased in concerts and competitions. In addition to her dance credentials, Ms Yun holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Birmingham. She is dedicated to ongoing professional growth, attending international dance courses and masterclasses.
Passionate about teaching, Ms Yun strives to impart her extensive knowledge and experiences to students of all ages and abilities, aiming to make dance accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Ms Esther Yong
Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Acro Dance
Ms Esther was a graduate of the Jitterbugs Developing Artiste Programme, honing her techniques in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop. She has CSTD Modern Jazz G8 and Teacher Certificate, Acrobatics Arts Pre-school and ABT NTC Primary - L3 certified Teacher.
She has worked with various schools to participate in the Singapore Youth Festivals. In 2019 and 2024, she led Jurong Secondary School’s Dance team and Punggol Cove Primary School to achieve a Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival. She is also Stott Pilates Reformer trained from 2023.
Mr Sharul
Adult Contemporary
Sharul is a versatile dance artist with multifaceted experience comprising choreographic work, teaching and performance. He graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance from LASALLE College of the Arts with a passion for performance. From 2007 he has been a Malay dance performer, instructor, choreographer and practitioner with Artiste Seni Budaya, under the tutelage of the late Mr Rizman Kassim. In 2022 he became the Artistic Director of the dance organisation.
Sharul’s choreographic creativity is grounded in intricate expressions and complexity of movement. He is passionate about creating contemporary works that explore movement language of Malay traditional form. He is dedicated to finding ways to bring traditional Malay dance closer to society through this artistic work. He believes that by helping the wider community relate to the Malay art form in new ways, he can help keep the tradition alive and relevant.
Sharul founded S4cred Conn8tion (Sacred Connection), a dance collective in 2020. The overarching goal of the collective is to provide artistic growth that acknowledges each individual body as a sacred space, where the root of artistry begins from one's journey in life. A space to germinate connection between artists and the community.
